Communities and Residents
Background
The Citizens & Ratepayers Association was formed in 1938 [Auckland City mayoral election|1938]. It was formed with the intention to "secure the return of the best possible types of candidate to the Auckland City Council, Harbour Board, Hospital Board and Electric Power Board". It also intended to "preserve local government in all its then present forms, protecting it from any influence and interference of party politics".C&R has long been aligned with the National Party, which traditionally does not field its own candidates in Auckland local body elections, unlike the Labour Party and the Green Party.Platform and positions
History
2010–present
2010–2013 term
The group changed their name to "Communities & Residents" in 2012, following a review of the organisation's performance at the 2010 election. Other changes adopted after the review included abandoning the "whipping" system used in voting on council issues.2022 election
C&R endorsed former Chief Executive of Heart of the City Viv Beck for the Auckland mayoralty, and would succeed in increasing its share of Auckland local board members and Licensing Trustees.2022–2025 term
In 2025, it was revealed that Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson had resigned from C&R, leaving Christine Fletcher as the group's only councillor.List of representatives
2022–2025 term
Communities and Residents elected members for the 2022–2025 term included:
Summary of election on results
C&R's record of tenure on Entrust seats for the elections since 2000.Official results